It would be so easy to cry, but instead I'm choosing to look up and just be thankful. I really do love all you moustachio-d and whiskerino-d people. Y'all make life fun and interesting. Thank you especially Mackle (and derble too!).

So, today's shot comes from one of Mrs. Mooka 's favorite movies, Amelie. And thus, this post is in honor of her and her many and inspiring talents.

First off, she's a home-school mom of three (which is a full time job and then some all by itself) and has for the past four years or so faithfully kept a photo-a-day blog as a talented hobbyist. Several months ago, to fulfill a life-long goal, that was postponed a bit (by life in general, marriage, children, etc.) she has gone back to school online to finish her degree in photography.

This month we have been learning together how to make the camera work for us, how to play with light, how to problem-solve as a couple (thanks for the inspiration HungarianCouple), how to kiss and make up, how to sit and study the genius found in so many films, how to appreciate art in the everyday (or in this case interject it IN to everyday life), how to laugh at ourselves (well mostly at me) and how to love traveling on this wonderful and swift-moving journey of life …together.

While she prefers to stay behind the scenes, I am happy to have her on board for the final shot. Thank you lovie! This month would have been impossible without you.

Well, we're off you guys, and I hope and pray that our paths will cross again soon.

I just would like to say you have definitely OWNED MM this year. Your pics were a daily pleasure and you amazingly kept your theme to even fit the daily themes. Pure genius! You will be missed and I hate it that you couldn't join us for bash.

Oh man! I hope that one day we can shake hands. It's been an amazing month and you brought it every single day. I am so glad that we get to meet the misses. Taking pictures together is a test in and of itself for certain. Also ... Amelie is amazing and one of my favorites. Also also, Hopefully one day we can hang out

I don't think it would be out of line to say that you ended this adventure with the most consistantly beautiful month of photos ever. Your theme was no easy task, you did more than manage it, or simply complete it. You completely dominated your goal and we are all blessed to have been able to witness that greatness. It was truly a pleasure. Thanks for your genius. Til we meet again...

sniff...i wish i would say i was as helpful as your love...but alas, i was grumpy and unwilling to cooperate at times (especially at 1am and onward). i enjoyed the work you two put into this month. it was superb.

Your shots this month definitely helped to numb the pain of this being the final go. I would wake up every morning in anticipation of what you would surprise us with. Thanks, to you and the whole Mooka family, for sharing your talents with us.

@Mooka your dedication to MM and commitment to excellence in your photos are second to none. The days I was worn out and didn't think I could cram a photo in for the day I was brought to inspiration (and thus action) by your photos. Thanks for all of those things. 'til we 'stache again!

While I think just about everyone here brought some serious game to Moustache May, I can't disagree with derble.. you killed it. You slayed. You demolished. Every single image in your archive is worth poring over. THAT is quite an accomplishment.

Please keep being creative and pushing yourself in these endeavors. You're way too good to slow down now.

this year was yours and i bow to you. amazing amazing amazing stuff. i've never looked forward to someones post more then you. best of luck with all your endeavors, and dont stop playing a different movie role everyday.

You've killed. There may not be enough movies to keep it going, and I know the time drain has been intense. But I'd follow along and advocate to others the same if you made this into a year-long venture. You've been doing incredible work and I appreciate the consistent quality.

Well behind every good moustache is a good woman to support you and they crazy stuff we do. When we lived in South Carolina we always wanted to visit Texas but I was down there to work. Now that I have changed careers we have time to travel.
Cheers my good man!!

Mooka. You knocked it out of the park this year. Continually astounded by your dedication to this theme and excellence throughout. Inspirational. And in regards to your question, I work with an international missions agency headquartered in Orlando, and I help run conferences to train Christian missionaries around the world or going around the world. It means a lot of travel, but it's fairy rewarding work despite it's difficulties. This summer I am in Paris on a summer assignment. Best of luck to you!

No, thank you Mooka. Your pictures have been a joy to follow. I expect for you all to continually explore your creativity. Keep up the good work and tell your wife that she is an excellent photographer. I too have a great passion for photography and if either of you ever have a question about anything photo related, I would love to give you my two cents. pcsheeha at comcast dot net.

Seems like every year, there's one guy who kind of defines the month. And this year, it was you. I was impressed every day not only with the faithfulness of your recreations but with the variety and quality of the movies you chose. I can tell that we could be friends. Be well.

@mooka, mooka, mooka...too many great shots to chose just one (well, maybe Death!). Incredible commitment, amazing creativity, technically brilliant, you've got all your ducks lined up in a row. Great to have 'met' you, hope one day we can do it in person.

Love this movie and love your photos. I have been floored time and time again watching the ingenuity that went into your photos. Please keep in touch with me somehow so I can follow your future projects. Take care.

It's has been an amazing journey to watch your images unfold this month. I'm so happy for the mooka's.. you have so much love for each other and it comes through on pixel. I do not know where you to have found the energy this month.. but I do not think anyone has ever brought it the way that you two have. Thank You.. and let's try to get together in life sometime soon.

@mooka , you have been quite an inspiration and a great encouragment to me and my creativity this month. Your photography has been absolutely amazing and I have looked forward to your takes on themes. Thanks for all the kind words and I do hope paths will cross in the future! Later brother!

@Mooka Say what ever pleasantries you wish - YOU, sir, are a frickin genius! For you and the Mrs Mooka to pull off masterpiece after masterpiece all in the theme .... Crazy good! Thanks for making the daily perusal an absolute treat!

@Mooka = legendary. Your contributions this past month have been majestic to say the least. The art you've created has been mind-boggling, and your encouragement has been wonderful to someone like me who is still trying to figure out photography. Thanks for all you are and do. I hope we can stay in touch.

Sooooooo goood! You are a total win, man. This shot as your final is just right. I love the story and your shared love of photography. she should be in front of the camera more often. you've got a pretty lady : )
i'm gonna print up one of your shots for my wall. i'll certainly reach out and let you know which, especially if i need a larger image.

It's been a fun may, and thank you so much for being your awesomeness. Your pictures have been great. I'll miss your pictures, and your moustache. Take care, and I'll have to use my Flickr more now that everyone has one.

I have loved loved loved your series and photos. As a film maker, my appreciation of this shot (my favorite film) and all of the others knows no bounds. Great stuff this year. Best of luck to you in the past and the future.

like B. Michael said, you're a real jerk...and a half! but no really, you're incredible and we almost always greeted each other with, "did you see mooka's today?!?" hahaha in keeping with your movie scene theme, I'd like to end with "here's lurkin at you kid." great job. hope to meet you in the not to distant future. take care.